MasterCard Incorporated Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Financial Results

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1 6 MasterCard Incorporated Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Financial Results Fourth-quarter net income of $294 million, or $2.24 per diluted share - Includes after-tax severance charge of $0.19 per diluted share Fourth-quarter net revenue growth of 6.0%, to $1.3 billion Fourth-quarter gross dollar volume up 5.3% and purchase volume up 5.7%, NY, February 4, 2010 MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year The company reported fourth quarter net income of $294 million, or $2.24 per diluted share, including an after-tax severance charge of $0.19 per diluted share. The company's total operating expenses, other income, effective tax rate, net income and earnings per share, excluding special items, are non-gaap financial measures that are reconciled to their most directly comparable GAAP measures in the accompanying GAAP reconciliations. Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $1.3 billion, a 6.0% increase versus the same period in Currency fluctuations (driven by the movement of the euro and the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar) contributed 3.8 percentage points of the increase in net revenue for the quarter. The higher net revenue in the fourth quarter this year benefited from: Pricing changes of approximately 5 percentage points; An increase in cross-border volumes of 3.9%; A 6.7% increase in the number of transactions processed, to 5.9 billion; and Growth of 5.3% in MasterCard s gross dollar volume, on a local currency basis, to $674 billion. The net revenue growth was somewhat tempered by an increase in rebates and incentives primarily due to new and renewed customer agreements. Worldwide purchase volume during the quarter rose 5.7% on a local currency basis, versus the fourth quarter of 2008, to $510 billion. As of December 31, 2009, the company s customers had issued 966 million MasterCard cards, a decline of 1.3% over the cards issued at December 31, In 2009 we took important steps to maintain MasterCard's bottom-line growth, and as a result delivered another quarter and year of solid financial results, said Robert W. Selander, MasterCard chief executive officer. We remained focused on the needs of our customers, and continued to add value amid a challenging economic environment. For -more-

2 MasterCard Incorporated Page 2 example, we recently announced a significant debit win in the U.S. with SunTrust and the first consumer incontrol implementation with Barclaycard in the UK. Selander commented, Throughout the year, we greatly improved our expense management and realigned our organization to capitalize on the most promising growth opportunities, from both a geographic and product development standpoint. In the fourth quarter, we saw encouraging signs with regard to key aspects of our business as cross-border volumes increased and processed transactions continued to grow. Overall, we are very pleased with our performance, and we look forward to building on that momentum as the global economic climate continues to improve, concluded Selander. There were no special items for the fourth quarter of The special item for the fourth quarter of 2008 represented a $6 million charge related to a litigation settlement. Total operating expenses increased 9.8%, to $830 million, during the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, excluding special items. Currency fluctuations contributed 3.2 percentage points of the increase in expenses. The increase in total operating expenses was driven by: A 1.6% increase in general and administrative expenses versus the year-ago period, primarily resulting from increased personnel costs due to severance-related charges of $38 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, offset by a benefit from foreign exchange remeasurement. Currency fluctuations represented 2.3 percentage points of the increase. Excluding the impact of severance costs in both periods, general and administrative expenses declined 2.3% for the fourth quarter of 2009; and A 25.1% increase in advertising and marketing expenses versus the year-ago period, primarily related to incremental investments to support activities in priority countries. Currency fluctuations represented 5.4 percentage points of the increase. The operating margin was 36.1% for the fourth quarter of Total other expense was $10 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 versus total other expense of $17 million in the fourth quarter of The decrease was primarily due to lower interest expense of $13 million related to litigation settlements versus the comparable period in MasterCard's effective tax rate was 35.8% in the fourth quarter of 2009 versus 46.1% in the comparable period in 2008, excluding special items. The decrease was primarily due to a more favorable mix of earnings, a lower state tax rate and a lower provision for tax reserves in the fourth quarter of 2009.

3 MasterCard Incorporated Page 3 Full-Year 2009 Results For the year-ended December 31, 2009, MasterCard reported net income of $1.5 billion, or $11.19 per diluted share, excluding the impact of special items, and net income of $1.5 billion, or $11.16 per diluted share, including special items. The 2009 earnings per share figure includes an after-tax severance charge of $0.69 per diluted share, compared with $0.16 in The 2008 earnings per share figure includes after-tax gains from the sale of a portion of the company s investment in Redecard S.A. of $0.43 per diluted share. Special items for the full-year 2009 included charges of $7 million related to litigation settlements. Special items for the full-year 2008 included: Charges of $2.5 billion related to several litigation settlements; and A $75 million gain in other income from the termination of a customer business agreement. Net revenue for the full-year 2009 was $5.1 billion, a 2.1% increase versus On a constant currency basis, net revenue increased 3.9%. Increased processed transactions of 6.9% and pricing changes of approximately 6 percentage points contributed to the revenue growth in the full-year period. These factors were partially offset by the impact of lower cross-border volume growth on a U.S. dollar basis and higher rebates and incentives for 2009 compared to Excluding special items for both periods, total operating expenses decreased 6.9%, to $2.8 billion, for full-year 2009 compared to 2008, primarily due to reduced advertising and marketing expenses versus the year-ago period. Excluding the impact of severance costs in both periods, total operating expenses decreased 10.5%. Currency fluctuations of 1.4 percentage points also contributed to the decline. The decrease in total operating expenses was driven by: A 3.1% decrease in general and administrative expenses, primarily resulting from lower professional fees and travel and entertainment expenses; as well as a benefit from foreign exchange remeasurement, versus the comparable period in The decrease was partially offset by an increase in personnel costs, driven by severance charges. Excluding the impact of severance costs in both periods, general and administrative expenses declined 8.5 % for Currency fluctuations of 1.2 percentage points also contributed to the decline; and A 19.2% decline in advertising and marketing expenses versus full-year 2008 due to cost-containment activities in response to market realities. The impact of foreign currency fluctuations contributed approximately 1.6 percentage points to the decline. Including special items, total operating expenses in 2009 decreased 48.6%, to $2.8 billion, versus 2008.

4 MasterCard Incorporated Page 4 Excluding special items, the operating margin was 44.5% for full-year 2009, up 5.5 percentage points over the year-ago period. Including special items, the operating margin was 44.3% for the full-year Total other expense was $42 million for full-year 2009 versus total other income of $76 million for the same period in 2008, excluding special items. Investment income decreased due to gains recorded in 2008 from the sale of the remaining Redecard securities. Interest expense increased $12 million versus the year-ago period, primarily due to interest accretion associated with a 2008 litigation settlement. Including special items, total other income was $151 million for full-year MasterCard s effective tax rate, excluding special items, was 34.1% for the full-year 2009, versus a rate of 38.8% for the full-year The decrease was primarily due to a lower deferred tax remeasurement and a decrease in tax reserves in Including special items, the effective tax rate was 34.1% for 2009 and 33.7% for Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Financial Results Conference Call Details At 9:00 a.m. ET today, the company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 financial results. The dial-in information for this call is (within the U.S.) and (outside the U.S.) and the passcode is A replay of the call will be available for one week thereafter. The replay can be accessed by dialing (within the U.S.) and (outside the U.S.) and using passcode The live call and the replay, along with supporting materials, can also be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the company s website at

5 MasterCard Incorporated Page 5 About MasterCard Incorporated MasterCard Incorporated advances global commerce by providing a critical economic link among financial institutions, businesses, cardholders and merchants worldwide. As a franchisor, processor and advisor, MasterCard develops and markets payment solutions, processes over 22 billion transactions each year, and provides industry-leading analysis and consulting services to financial-institution customers and merchants. Powered by the MasterCard Worldwide Network and through its family of brands, including MasterCard, Maestro and Cirrus, MasterCard serves consumers and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. For more information go to Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release which are not historical facts, including statements about MasterCard s plans, strategies, beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking and subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Accordingly, except for the company s ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, the company does not intend to update or otherwise revise the forward-looking information to reflect actual results of operations, changes in financial condition, changes in estimates, expectations or assumptions, changes in general economic or industry conditions or other circumstances arising and/or existing since the preparation of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of any unanticipated events. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: The company s ability to build on its business momentum as the global economic climate continues to improve. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements for a number of reasons, including those set forth in the company s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the company s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, the company s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K that were filed with the SEC during 2009, as well as reasons including difficulties, delays or the inability of the company to achieve its strategic initiatives set forth above. Factors other than those listed above could also cause the company s results to differ materially from expected results. ### Contacts: Investor Relations: Barbara Gasper, investor_relations@mastercard.com, Media Relations: Chris Monteiro, chris_monteiro@mastercard.com,

6 MasterCard Incorporated Page 6 MASTERCARD INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) Three Months Twelve Months Ended December 31, Ended December 31, (In thousands, except per share data) Revenue, net $ 1,298,418 $ 1,224,834 $ 5,098,684 $ 4,991,600 Operating Expenses General and administrative 506, ,484 1,934,974 1,996,512 Advertising and marketing 285, , , ,742 Litigation settlements - 6,000 6,745 2,482,845 Depreciation and amortization 38,427 30, , ,006 Total operating expenses 830, ,478 2,838,576 5,526,105 Operating income (loss) 468, ,356 2,260,108 (534,505) Other Income (Expense) Investment income, net 16,002 19,826 57, ,907 Interest expense (23,442) (36,525) (115,109) (103,600) Other income (expense), net (2,353) (597) 15,354 71,985 Total other income (expense) (9,793) (17,296) (42,057) 151,292 Income (loss) before income taxes 458, ,060 2,218,051 (383,213) Income tax expense (benefit) 163, , ,427 (129,298) Net income (loss) 294, ,442 1,462,624 (253,915) Income attributable to non-controlling interests (394) - (92) - Net Income (Loss) Atttributable to MasterCard $ 294,001 $ 239,442 $ 1,462,532 $ (253,915) Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share $ 2.25 $ 1.83 $ $ (1.94) Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 130, , , ,148 Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share $ 2.24 $ 1.83 $ $ (1.94) Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 130, , , ,148

7 MasterCard Incorporated Page 7 MASTERCARD INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) December 31, December 31, (In thousands, except share data) ASSETS and cash equivalents $ 2,055,439 $ 1,505,160 Investment securities, at fair value: Available-for-sale 824, ,095 Municipal bonds held-to-maturity - 154,000 Accounts receivable 536, ,482 Income taxes receivable - 198,308 Settlement due from customers 459, ,191 Restricted security deposits held for customers 445, ,245 Prepaid expenses 313, ,612 Deferred income taxes 243, ,795 Other current assets 124,915 32,619 Total Current Assets 5,003,147 4,311,507 Property, plant and equipment, at cost (less accumulated depreciation of $303,759 and $278,269) 448, ,798 Deferred income taxes 264, ,567 Goodwill 309, ,993 Other intangible assets (less accumulated amortization of $422,338 and $377,570) 414, ,282 Auction rate securities available-for-sale, at fair value 179, ,760 Investment securities held-to-maturity 337,797 37,450 Prepaid expenses 327, ,095 Other assets 184,301 66,397 Total Assets $ 7,470,279 $ 6,475,849 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Accounts payable $ 290,414 $ 253,276 Settlement due to customers 477, ,303 Restricted security deposits held for customers 445, ,245 Obligations under litigation settlements 606, ,035 Accrued expenses 1,224,991 1,032,061 Short-term debt - 149,380 Other current liabilities 121, ,151 Total Current Liabilities 3,167,131 2,990,451 Deferred income taxes 79,728 74,518 Obligations under litigation settlements 263,236 1,023,263 Long-term debt 21,598 19,387 Other liabilities 426, ,255 Total Liabilities 3,958,412 4,543,874 Commitments Stockholders' Equity Class A common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized 3,000,000,000 shares, 116,534,029 and 105,126,588 shares issued and 109,793,439 and 98,385,998 outstanding, respectively Class B common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized 1,200,000,000 shares, 19,977,657 and 30,848,778 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 3 4 Class M common stock, $.0001 par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares, 1,812 and 1,728 shares issued and outstanding, respectively - - Additional paid-in-capital 3,412,354 3,304,604 Class A treasury stock, at cost, 6,740,590 shares, respectively (1,250,000) (1,250,000) Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 1,147,714 (236,100) Accumulated other comprehensive income: Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments 211, ,040 Defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans, net of tax (14,740) (43,207) Investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax (3,442) (22,996) Total accumulated other comprehensive income 193, ,837 Total Stockholders' Equity 3,503,760 1,927,355 Non-controlling interests 8,107 4,620 Total Equity 3,511,867 1,931,975 Total Liabilities and Equity $ 7,470,279 $ 6,475,849

8 MasterCard Incorporated Page 8 MASTERCARD INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) For the Years Ended December 31, (In thousands) Operating Activities Net income (loss) $ 1,462,624 $ (253,915) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 141, ,006 Gain on sale of Redecard S.A. available-for-sale securities - (85,903) Share based payments 88,430 60,970 Stock units withheld for taxes (28,458) (67,111) Tax benefit for share based compensation (39,025) (47,803) Impairment of assets 16,430 12,515 Accretion of imputed interest on litigation settlements 86,342 77,202 Deferred income taxes 336,704 (483,952) Other (12,121) 14,645 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Trading securities - 2,561 Accounts receivable 122,445 (115,687) Income taxes receivable 190,000 (198,308) Settlement due from customers 54, ,008 Prepaid expenses (112,655) (100,853) Obligations under litigation settlement (938,685) 1,254,660 Accounts payable 34,231 8,425 Settlement due to customers (65,628) (52,852) Accrued expenses 82,076 51,345 Net change in other assets and liabilities (40,398) 42,275 Net cash provided by operating activities 1,378, ,228 Investing Activities s of property, plant and equipment (56,563) (75,626) Capitalized software (82,797) (94,647) s of investment securities available-for-sale (332,571) (519,514) s of investment securities held-to-maturity (300,000) - Proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities available-for-sale 134, ,743 Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired (2,913) (81,731) Investment in affiliates (17,709) - Other investing activities (5,804) (3,574) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (664,180) 201,651 Financing Activities of treasury stock - (649,468) Payment of debt (149,380) (80,000) Dividends paid (78,685) (79,259) Exercise of stock options 8,720 9,546 Tax benefit for share based compensation 39,025 47,803 Redemption of non-controlling interest (4,620) - Net cash used in financing activities (184,940) (751,378) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 21,237 (17,636) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 550,279 (154,135) and cash equivalents - beginning of period 1,505,160 1,659,295 and cash equivalents - end of period $ 2,055,439 $ 1,505,160

9 MasterCard Incorporated Page 9 MASTERCARD INCORPORATED OPERATING PERFORMANCE For the 3 Months ended December 31, 2009 All MasterCard Credit, GDV Growth Growth Trans. Trans. Accounts Cards Acceptance Locations Charge and Debit Programs (Bil.) (USD) (Local) (Bil.) (Local) (Mil.) (Bil.) (Local) (Mil.) (Mil.) (Mil.) (Mil.) APMEA $ % 20.3% $ % 1,130 $ % Canada % -1.6% % % Europe % 6.9% % 1, % Latin America % 12.1% % % United States % -3.4% % 3, % Worldwide % 5.3% % 7, % 1, MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs United States $ % -13.0% $ % 1,516 $ % Worldwide less United States % 5.4% % 3, % Worldwide % -0.8% % 4, % MasterCard Debit Programs United States $ % 10.5% $85 9.9% 2,157 $ % Worldwide less United States % 31.3% % % Worldwide % 19.7% % 2, % APMEA = Asia Pacific / Middle East / Africa For the 12 Months ended December 31, 2009 All MasterCard Credit, GDV Growth Growth Trans. Trans. Accounts Cards Charge and Debit Programs (Bil.) (USD) (Local) (Bil.) (Local) (Mil.) (Bil.) (Local) (Mil.) (Mil.) (Mil.) APMEA $ % 17.9% $ % 4,152 $ % 1, Canada % -2.7% % 1, % Europe % 3.8% % 6, % 1, Latin America % 9.5% % 1, % United States % -7.4% % 14, % 1, Worldwide 2, % 1.4% 1, % 28, % 3, MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs United States $ % -16.8% $ % 5,909 $ % Worldwide less United States 1, % 3.5% % 11, % Worldwide 1, % -4.0% 1, % 17, % MasterCard Debit Programs United States $ % 6.5% $ % 8,341 $ % 1, Worldwide less United States % 26.2% % 2, % 1, Worldwide % 14.5% % 10, % 2, For the 3 Months ended December 31, 2008 All MasterCard Credit, GDV Growth Growth Trans. Trans. Accounts Cards Charge and Debit Programs (Bil.) (USD) (Local) (Bil.) (Local) (Mil.) (Bil.) (Local) (Mil.) (Mil.) (Mil.) APMEA $ % 17.3% $ % 946 $ % Canada % 5.5% % % Europe % 9.0% % 1, % Latin America % 11.6% % % United States % -5.1% % 3, % Worldwide % 3.8% % 6, % MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs United States $ % -11.4% $ % 1,594 $ % Worldwide less United States % 9.2% % 2, % Worldwide % 0.8% % 4, % MasterCard Debit Programs United States $ % 5.9% $77 5.6% 1,917 $28 6.6% Worldwide less United States % 20.0% % % Worldwide % 11.5% % 2, % For the 12 Months ended December 31, 2008 All MasterCard Credit, GDV Growth Growth Trans. Trans. Accounts Cards Charge and Debit Programs (Bil.) (USD) (Local) (Bil.) (Local) (Mil.) (Bil.) (Local) (Mil.) (Mil.) (Mil.) APMEA $ % 20.7% $ % 3,487 $ % Canada % 11.8% % % Europe % 15.7% % 6, % 1, Latin America % 16.2% % 1, % United States 1, % 3.5% % 13, % 1, Worldwide 2, % 10.9% 1, % 26, % 3, MasterCard Credit and Charge Programs United States $ % -2.2% $ % 6,270 $ % Worldwide less United States 1, % 15.5% % 10, % 1, Worldwide 1, % 8.6% 1, % 17, % 1, MasterCard Debit Programs United States $ % 13.2% $ % 7,464 $ % Worldwide less United States % 22.0% % 1, % 1, Worldwide % 16.8% % 9, % 2, Note that columns in the tables above may not add due to rounding; growth represents change from the comparable year-ago period.

10 MasterCard Incorporated Page 10 Footnote The tables set forth the gross dollar volume ( GDV ), purchase volume, cash volume and the number of purchase transactions, cash transactions, accounts, cards and acceptance locations on a regional and global basis for MasterCard -branded and MasterCard Electronic -branded cards. Growth rates over prior periods are provided for volume-based data. Debit transactions on Maestro and Cirrus -branded cards, Mondex transactions and transactions involving brands other than MasterCard are not included in the preceding tables. For purposes of the table: GDV represents purchase volume plus cash volume and includes the impact of balance transfers and convenience checks; purchase volume means the aggregate dollar amount of purchases made with MasterCard-branded cards for the relevant period; and cash volume means the aggregate dollar amount of cash disbursements obtained with MasterCard-branded cards for the relevant period. The number of cards includes virtual cards, which are MasterCard-branded payment accounts in connection with which functional cards are not generally issued. Acceptance locations include merchant locations, ATMs and other locations where cash may be obtained. The MasterCard payment product is comprised of credit, charge and debit programs, and data relating to each type of program is included in the tables. Debit programs include MasterCard-branded debit programs where the primary means of cardholder validation at the point of sale is for cardholders either to sign a sales receipt or enter a PIN. The tables include information with respect to transactions involving MasterCard-branded cards that are not processed by MasterCard and transactions for which MasterCard does not earn significant revenues. Information denominated in U.S. dollars is calculated by applying an established U.S. dollar/local currency exchange rate for each local currency in which MasterCard volumes are reported. These exchange rates are calculated on a quarterly basis using the average exchange rate for each quarter. MasterCard reports period-overperiod rates of change in purchase volume and cash volume on the basis of local currency information, in order to eliminate the impact of changes in the value of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar in calculating such rates of change. The data set forth in the GDV, purchase volume, purchase transactions, cash volume and cash transactions columns is provided by MasterCard customers and is subject to verification by MasterCard and partial cross-checking against information provided by MasterCard s transaction processing systems. The data set forth in the accounts and cards columns is provided by MasterCard customers and is subject to certain limited verification by MasterCard. A portion of the data set forth in the accounts and cards columns reflects the impact of routine portfolio changes among customers and other practices that may lead to over counting of the underlying data in certain circumstances. In order to provide a true indication of how broadly our cards can be used, MasterCard seeks to provide the most accurate acceptance figures possible and to maintain that MasterCard acceptance is unsurpassed worldwide by periodically validating our results with third parties. The data set forth in the acceptance locations column is derived through a proprietary methodology designed to minimize the impact of multiple acquiring in certain markets. This data is based on information provided by our customers and other third parties and is subject to certain limited verification by MasterCard and partial cross-checking against information provided by MasterCard s transaction processing systems. All data is subject to revision and amendment by MasterCard s customers subsequent to the date of its release. Performance information for prior periods can be found in the "Investor Relations" section of MasterCard's website at

11 MasterCard Incorporated Page 11 GAAP Reconciliations ($ millions, except per share data) Three months ended December 31, 2009 Three months ended December 31, 2008 Actual Special Items Non - GAAP Actual Special Items Non - GAAP Litigation settlements $ - $ - $ - $ 6 $ 6 a $ - Total operating expenses Operating income Operating Margin 36.1% 36.1% 37.7% 38.2% Income before income taxes Income taxes Net Income $ 294 $ - $ 294 $ 239 $ 4 $ 243 Basic Net Income per Share $ $2.25 $1.83 c $0.03 $1.86 c Diluted Net Income per Share $ $2.24 $1.83 c $0.02 $1.85 c For the year ended December 31, 2009 For the year ended December 31, 2008 Actual Special Items Non - GAAP Actual Special Items Non - GAAP Litigation settlements $ 7 $ 7 a $ - $ 2,483 $ 2,483 a $ - Total operating expenses 2, ,832 5,526 2,483 3,043 Operating income (loss) 2, ,267 (535) 2,483 1,948 Operating Margin 44.3% 44.5% (10.7%) 39.0% Other income (expense), net b (3) Total other income (expense) (42) - (42) Income (loss) before income taxes 2, ,225 (383) 2,408 2,025 Income taxes (benefit) (129) Net Income (Loss) $ 1,463 $ 4 $ 1,467 $ (254) $ 1,494 $ 1,239 Basic Net Income (Loss) per Share Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share $11.19 $0.04 $11.23 $ (1.94) c $11.39 $9.45 c $11.16 $0.03 $11.19 $ (1.94) c $11.35 $9.41 c a Litigation Settlements b Gain from the termination of a customer business agreement c Amounts have been revised in accordance with the adoption of a new earnings per share accounting standard related to instruments granted in share-based payment transactions on January 1, Note that the figures in the preceding tables may not sum due to rounding

12 MasterCard Incorporated Page 12 Reconciliation to Effective Tax Rate ($ millions, except percentages) Three months ended December 31, 2008 Actual Actual Effective Tax Rate Special Items Non-GAAP Non -GAAP Effective Tax Rate Income before income taxes $ % $ 6 $ % Income tax expenses Net income $ 239 $ 4 $ 243 For the year ended December 31, 2008 Actual Actual Effective Tax Rate Special Items Non-GAAP Non -GAAP Effective Tax Rate Income (loss) before income $ (383) 33.7% $ 2,408 $ 2, % Income tax expenses (benefit) (129) Net income (loss) $ (254) $ 1,494 $ 1,239 Note that the figures in the preceding tables may not sum due to rounding For more information about these reconciliations, refer to MasterCard Incorporated s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 4, ###